Graziella Grech

Chief Operating Officer at FinanceMalta

Moderator

Graziella Grech is the Chief Operations Officer at FinanceMalta, where she leads the Foundation’s strategic and operational agenda to promote Malta as a leading jurisdiction for international financial services. Since her appointment in 2023, she has been instrumental in driving global outreach, strengthening investor relations, and building lasting partnerships with industry stakeholders and FinanceMalta members. With a financial career spanning over 28 years, Graziella brings deep expertise in retail and business banking, operations, investments, insurance, regulatory affairs, and business development. Her professional journey began at Mid-Med Bank and continued at HSBC Bank Malta plc, where she held various senior leadership roles and managed complex transformation initiatives.

A dynamic speaker and seasoned moderator, Graziella is a prominent voice for Malta’s financial sector at high-profile local and international events. Her leadership is marked by a strong commitment to collaboration, innovation, and sustainable growth across the ecosystem. A Henley MBA graduate and holder of the CertFinTech by ACCA, Graziella is known for her dynamic leadership, diplomatic acumen, and innovative thinking in positioning Malta on the global fintech map. Graziella is currently pursuing a master’s in diplomacy and international Relations at Lancaster University. She was recently recognised by CIOLook Media as one of the most influential women shaping the future of fintech globally, which is a testament to her vision, drive, and impact in the industry.